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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,312.62, 4,970.41 and 1,668.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,312.62, 4,970.41 and 1,668.27 is: 2,503.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,312.62 : 4,970.41 = 1,668.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,312.62/4,970.41 = 1,668.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,312.62x = 4,970.41 × 1,668.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,312.62x = 8,291,995.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,291,995.76/3,312.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,503.15

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